Balcombe Circular via Wakehurst

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Undulating High Weald countryside, wooded hillsides, farm fields, covered footbridge over reservoir valley, permissive parkland paths and botanic gardens.

Wakehurst: Wild botanic garden, managed by Kew and home to the Millennium Seed Bank (National Trust; 4h to visit).

Autumn Sunset at Wakehurst by Alan MacKenzie

1 lunch spot: Wakehurst café

Warnings: Can be muddy.

Klimtian bluebells | Pilstye Wood | Balcombe-37 by Paul Dykes

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Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).

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